You know this terrible feeling: you are nauseous; Your stomach feels like it's tied in a knot, and you don't even want to move. What does your pain mean? Okay, let's talk about stomach ache today. So, what is the cause of abdominal pain? Almost everyone has a stomach ache at some point. Most of the time, a serious medical problem is not the cause. And
how bad your pain is does not always reflect the severity of the problem that is causing your pain. If you are having gas or stomach pain due to viral gastroenteritis, you may feel very bad pain, which is known as stomach virus. And some life-threatening conditions, such as colon cancer or very early cases of appendicitis, can cause only mild pain, or no pain at all. The important thing to know about abdominal pain is when you need immediate medical attention. Less serious causes of abdominal pain include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, and stomach viruses. Appendicitis in other, more serious, causes. Abdominal aortic aneurysm, intestinal obstruction, cancer. And gastro esophageal reflux. some times. You may have abdominal pain from a problem that is not in your abdomen, such as a heart attack, menstrual cramps, or pneumonia. So what do you do about abdominal pain? OK. If you have mild abdominal pain, here are some helpful tips. Try to sip water or other clear liquids. Avoid solid foods for the first few hours. If you are having vomiting then wait 6 hours and then eat small amounts like rice. Eat apple sauce or crackers. Antacids can help if your stomach hurts a lot and it occurs after meals, especially if you feel heartburn or indigestion. If you have stomach pain and your Cancer is being treated. You cannot pass any stool, you are vomiting blood, or you have chest, neck or shoulder pain. You should seek medical help. Call your doctor if you have abdominal pain that lasts for 1 week or more. If your pain does not get better in 24 to 48 hours. If bloating lasts for more than 2 days or if you have 5 days More than diarrhea.
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lmost everyone has a stomach ache at some point. Most of the time, it's not serious.How bad your pain is does not always reflect the severity of the condition that causes the pain.For example, if you have gas or abdominal pain due to viral gastroenteritis, you may have severe abdominal pain.However, malignant conditions, such as colon cancer or early appendicitis, can cause only mild pain or no pain at all.Other ways to describe your abdominal pain include:
Common pain. This means that you feel it in more than half of your abdomen. This type of pain abdominal virus. More common for indigestion or gas. If the pain becomes more severe, it may be due to an obstruction in the intestines.Local pain. This is a pain that occurs in only one part of your abdomen. This is more likely to be a sign of a problem with an organ, such as the appendix, gallbladder, or stomach.
Pain like pain. This type of pain is not severe most of the time. This is most likely to be caused by gas and bloating, and is often followed by diarrhea. More worrying symptoms include pain that often lasts longer than 24 hours, or accompanies a fever.Colic pain - This type of pain comes in waves. It often starts and ends abruptly, and is often severe. Kidney stones and gallstones are common causes of this type of abdominal pain.reasons Many different conditions can cause abdominal pain. The key is to know when you need to get medical attention right away. Sometimes, if your symptoms persist, you may just need to call a healthcare provider.Less serious causes of abdominal pain include:
ConstipationI
rritable bowel syndromeFood allergies or intolerances (such as lactose intolerance)
Food poisoning
Stomach flu
Other possible causes include:
Appendicitis
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (bulging and weakening of large arteries in the body)Intestinal obstruction or obstructionCancer of the stomach, colon and other organscholecystitis (inflammation of the leaf) with or without stonesDecreased intestinal blood supply (ischemic intestinal)Diverticulitis (inflammation and infection of the colon)Endometriosis
Heartburn, indigestion, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
Kidney stones
Muscle tension
Pancreatitis (inflammation or infection of the pancreas)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Broken ovarian cyst
Severe menstrual cramps
Tubal (ectopic) pregnancy
Ulcer
Urinary Tract Infections
Home care
You can try the following home care measures to reduce mild abdominal pain.
Sip water or other clean fluids. You can find small amounts of sports drinks. People with diabetes should check their blood sugar frequently and adjust their medication as needed.
Avoid solid foods for the first few hours.
If you have vomiting, wait 6 hours, and then eat small amounts of light foods like rice, apple sauce. Or eat crackers. Avoid dairy products.
If the pain in your stomach is severe and occurs after eating, antacids can help, especially if you feel heartburn or indigestion. Lemons, high fat foods. Fried or fatty foods, tomato products, caffeine. Avoid alcohol and carbonated beverages.
Do not take any medicine without talking to your provider.
These additional steps can help prevent some types of abdominal pain:
Drink plenty of water every day.
Eat smaller meals more often.
Exercise daily.
Limit gas-producing foods.
Make sure your food is balanced and high in fiber. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. When to contact a medical professional.
Get medical help right away or call your local emergency number (such as 911) if you:
He is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Stools are unable to pass, especially if you are having vomiting.
Vomiting blood or blood in your stool (especially if bright red, maroon or dark, terry black)
. Chest, neck or shoulder pain.
Sudden, sharp pain in the abdomen
Nausea with pain in or between your shoulder blades.
Your stomach is soft. Or your stomach is hard and hard to touch.
Are pregnant or may be pregnant.
You had a stomach injury recently.
Difficulty breathing
Call your provider if you have:
Stomach upset that lasts for 1 week or more.
Abdominal pain that does not improve within 24 to 48 hours, or is more severe and recurrent and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Bleeding that lasts for more than 2 days.
Feeling of burning when you urinate or urinate frequently
Diarrhea for more than 5 days
Fever with pain over 100 ° F (37.7 C) for adults or 100.4 ° F (38 ° C) for children
Prolonged poor appetite
Prolonged bleeding from the vagina
Unclear weight loss
What to expect from your office visit
Your provider will perform a physical examination and ask about your symptoms and medical history. Your specific symptoms, the location of the pain and when it occurs will help your provider determine the cause.
The location of your pain
Where do you feel the pain?
Is it all over or in one place?
What a pain in your back, back. Or moves under your legs?
The type and severity of your pain
Is the pain severe, sharp or painful?
Do you have it all the time, or does it come and go?
Does pain wake you up at night?
Your pain history
Have you had similar pains in the past? How long did each episode last?
When does the pain occur? For example, after meals or during menstruation?
What makes pain worse? For example, food, stress, or latina?
Does it improve the pain? For example, drinking milk, bowel movements, or taking antacids?
What medicines are you taking?
Other medical history
Have you had any injuries recently?
Are you pregnant
What other symptoms do you have?
Tests that can be done include:
Barium anima
Blood, urine and stool tests
CT scan
Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy (tube through the rectum into the colon)
ECG (electrocardiogram) or heart detection
Abdominal ultrasound
Upper endoscopy (tube through esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine)
Upper GI (stomach) and small intestine series
X-ray of the abdomen
